A sample of bacteria is growing at an hourly rate of 14% according to the exponential growth function. The sample began with 7 bacteria. How many bacteria will be in the sample after 22 hours? Round your answer down to the nearest whole number. chegg

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Alaina Woodard

7 February, 21:46

A sample of bacteria is growing at an hourly rate of 14% according to the exponential growth function. The sample began with 7 bacteria. How many bacteria will be in the sample after 22 hours? Round your answer down to the nearest whole number. chegg

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Tianna Mckee · Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

x (t) = x0 * (1 + r) t

where:

x (t) = the amount of some quantity at time t

x0 = initial amount at time t = 22

r = the growth rate

t = time